Privacy PolicyLast updated: March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Skipper Portugal Yacht Charters, operated by Estrelas e Caravelas, Unipessoal, Lda (“we”, “our”, or “us”), collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website https://skipper.pt and our services.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is handled.
1. Who We Are
Brand: Skipper Portugal Yacht Charters
Company: Estrelas e Caravelas, Unipessoal, Lda
Website: https://skipper.pt
Email: info@estrelas-e-caravelas.pt
Phone: +351 289 316 214
Address: Avenida José da Costa Mealha 162 1 D, 8100-500 Loulé, Portugal
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
a) Information you provide directly
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Booking or enquiry details
- Preferred dates and services
b) Booking and maritime compliance data
- Number of guests
- Identification details of all guests/participants
- Selected vessel and service options
We request identification data of all guests/participants for safety and maritime compliance.
c) Automatically collected data
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Pages visited and interactions
d) Cookies and tracking technologies
Please refer to the Cookies section below.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries and booking requests
- Manage yacht charter reservations
- Process payments and confirmations
- Communicate important service information
- Ensure safety and compliance with maritime regulations
- Improve our website and services
We do not sell your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process your data under the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity – to provide charter services
- Legal obligation – including maritime and tax requirements
- Legitimate interests – to improve our services
- Consent – for cookies and marketing tools
5. Data Sharing
We may share your data with:
- Payment providers (e.g. Viva Bank)
- Booking and management platforms (e.g. Psilo)
- Hosting providers (Hetzner Online GmbH)
- IT and communication service providers
- Authorities when legally required
All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in compliance with GDPR.
6. Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted on servers provided by Hetzner Online GmbH, located within the European Union.
Hetzner applies its own data protection and security standards in accordance with GDPR.
7. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Booking and transaction data: as required by law
- Enquiries: up to 12 months
- Analytics data: anonymised where possible
8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.
Types of cookies used:
- Essential cookies – required for website functionality
- Analytics cookies – including Google Analytics, to understand website usage
- Marketing cookies – including Meta (Facebook) Pixel, used only with consent
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, contact us:
10. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Access control systems
- Data minimisation practices
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
📧 info@estrelas-e-caravelas.pt
📞 +351 289 316 214
📍 Avenida José da Costa Mealha 162 1 D, 8100-500 Loulé, Portugal